Thoroughly disappointed that this piece did not discuss the issue of charge port position on the car vs. the stall, beyond a quick reference to “charge point etiquette”. Pretty much all VW Audi etc. cars have the charge port on the nearside rear meaning unless the Tesla superchargers have an empty space beyond the rightmost bay, at busy sites, there will end up being blocked bays.
Your “charging etiquette” is shockingly bad. All it would take is two badly parked non-Telsa’s – as you demonstrated so clearly here – at the Aviemore Superchargers and the whole site becomes unavailable to anyone, Tesla or non-Tesla. Your content is usually high quality but this video hasn’t been thought through properly. Much like Tesla’s decision to open up Superchargers while all their cables are still too short.
ChargeScotland normally ‘charge’ 15-25p per KWh….. interesting cost ‘comparison’….? Must be very high-tech electrickery… or Cybertruck/Full self-drive compatible..
One of the issues with CCS EVs charging on Tesla's superchargers is clearly displayed by the way you are parked in the video. You are using the unit to the left of your car. And blocking any Tesla from backing into the unit to the right of your car. Not an issue when there are many chargers available. But on holiday weekends taking up two chargers is a no no. Tesla needs longer CCS cables.
4:19Amazing Technology – think I will carry on with my Merc W247 B200CDi AMG – 89.3 MPG even at £2 a litre cheaper than 61p per KWh and Fill up and range around 700 Miles takes 5 Minutes !
Nice, Nikki! Apparently Tesla is going to open up their Superchargers to other EVs on our side of the pond also, but there is a lot of work to do first. For example, the units here do not even have CCS plugs, so Tesla will either have to modify them like in Europe or sell adapters. An extension cord would be nice (and necessary) also. I think using a Supercharger should be easier for you, however. Instead of having to put in your card information to charge, why not just have an account with Tesla that deducts your cost from your bank account (like happens here)? Finally… congrats on your baby! I haven't seen you since before the delivery, and hope that everything went well, and is going well, with the new arrival!
I didn’t realise how easy it was until I tried it roughly a week after it came out in the uk (thought it was going to be much harder but still no clue how to do so and searching your channel was my first thought) this will do great this video view wise in the long run
I think this piece is very poor, the Charging etiquette was brushed off. Tesla need to place a warning for non-Tesla drivers to not block two bays, which isn’t very obvious. But it should allow Tesla’s drivers to use the app to send a picture and the registration plate for those offenders, so they get a £10 penalty charged to their car for blocking two bays.
The prices at these public charging stations are nearly as hilarious as those at the fuel pump…and thats now! . Will be an interesting watch over the next decade.
Problem is that your audi charge port is on the opposite side. So you have used the wrong charger for the bay you are parked in meaning that someone with a Tesla parked next to you can now not charge as Tesla chargers have short cables. Shame
I’ve an E Niro that easily does 4 mile per kWh. yesterday it was a shade under 5 That being the case even Tesla’s charge is cheaper than current diesel prices and Tesla’s chargers are there if all else fails, well done Elon.
For the benefit of filming she needed to park that way to get everything in shot. Hopefully that won’t happen to often and hopefully Elon will update the cables on all the chargers he unlocks. Frankly I, and I’m not a Tesla owner, feel he shouldn’t unlock all his charge point, maybe 3-4 on a 10 stall would be fairer to Tesla owners.
So, great that Tesla's chargers are available, well in some places but, I downloaded the app and it didn't look anything like the one you showed. Are there different versions of the Tesla APP?
Idle fee should be introduced by other charge companies, I have several times had to chase around trying to find the owner of a car that's fully charged but still hooked up to the charger. Needs care in implementation however, I have been unable to disconnect from a charger (wouldn't charge and wouldn't unlock), unable to contact tech support (BP), and then been charged a long stay fee before now.
As a Tesla shareholder but not EV owner it fills me with joy we can now charge you over 50 quid and nearly an hour to charge at our charging stations. Considering the mileage you would get from that I reckon a good old Diesel would be cheaper to run and cheaper to buy. The idle fee is another win win cash grab so thanks for helping bolster the profit margin and share price more.
Not a comment but a question. Will the Tesla accept multiple i.e. more than one credit/debit card for payment. I drive both for business – for which I can charge expenses on a business debit card – and for personal journeys, usually in a different vehicle, for which I use a personal credit card. The old Ecotricity Electric Highway app allowed me to decide which card I wished to charge but nowadays you often have no choice but to use contactless and then go to a website to download a VAT receipt (which is often not available until days later) or if you use an app, it will only link to one bank card.
I know type 2 extension cables are available. Are CCS extension cables available? 1m would probably enough to avoid taking up two spaces at a Tesla Supercharger. Of course Tesla should have foreseen the problem of non-Teslas taking up two spaces ands simply installed longer CCS cables in the Superchargers that can charge non-Tesla cars.
I just found this video and one of the first things you say is you will keep the list updated … does that mean they havn't added any new sites in over a year?
Downloaded the App yesterday and created an account. The latest App that I have does not have the “ charge your non Tesla” tab. What am I doing wrong? Any help would be appreciated.
Thoroughly disappointed that this piece did not discuss the issue of charge port position on the car vs. the stall, beyond a quick reference to “charge point etiquette”. Pretty much all VW Audi etc. cars have the charge port on the nearside rear meaning unless the Tesla superchargers have an empty space beyond the rightmost bay, at busy sites, there will end up being blocked bays.
Your “charging etiquette” is shockingly bad. All it would take is two badly parked non-Telsa’s – as you demonstrated so clearly here – at the Aviemore Superchargers and the whole site becomes unavailable to anyone, Tesla or non-Tesla. Your content is usually high quality but this video hasn’t been thought through properly. Much like Tesla’s decision to open up Superchargers while all their cables are still too short.
ChargeScotland normally ‘charge’ 15-25p per KWh….. interesting cost ‘comparison’….? Must be very high-tech electrickery… or Cybertruck/Full self-drive compatible..
This isn't the future we signed up for.
Want to see the baby please missy please, pretty please.
One of the issues with CCS EVs charging on Tesla's superchargers is clearly displayed by the way you are parked in the video. You are using the unit to the left of your car. And blocking any Tesla from backing into the unit to the right of your car. Not an issue when there are many chargers available. But on holiday weekends taking up two chargers is a no no. Tesla needs longer CCS cables.
Congratulations on your little boy! Nice to see you working so soon.
4:19 Amazing Technology – think I will carry on with my Merc W247 B200CDi AMG – 89.3 MPG even at £2 a litre cheaper than 61p per KWh and Fill up and range around 700 Miles takes 5 Minutes !
Nice, Nikki! Apparently Tesla is going to open up their Superchargers to other EVs on our side of the pond also, but there is a lot of work to do first. For example, the units here do not even have CCS plugs, so Tesla will either have to modify them like in Europe or sell adapters. An extension cord would be nice (and necessary) also. I think using a Supercharger should be easier for you, however. Instead of having to put in your card information to charge, why not just have an account with Tesla that deducts your cost from your bank account (like happens here)? Finally… congrats on your baby! I haven't seen you since before the delivery, and hope that everything went well, and is going well, with the new arrival!
I didn’t realise how easy it was until I tried it roughly a week after it came out in the uk (thought it was going to be much harder but still no clue how to do so and searching your channel was my first thought) this will do great this video view wise in the long run
I tried to charge it with my IONIQ 5. It didn't work. There is some issue with compatibility between the car and the charger (V3).
The cable isn't too short. You've got at least an extra 50cm to move backwards.
I think this piece is very poor, the Charging etiquette was brushed off. Tesla need to place a warning for non-Tesla drivers to not block two bays, which isn’t very obvious. But it should allow Tesla’s drivers to use the app to send a picture and the registration plate for those offenders, so they get a £10 penalty charged to their car for blocking two bays.
Memebership?
The prices at these public charging stations are nearly as hilarious as those at the fuel pump…and thats now! . Will be an interesting watch over the next decade.
Problem is that your audi charge port is on the opposite side. So you have used the wrong charger for the bay you are parked in meaning that someone with a Tesla parked next to you can now not charge as Tesla chargers have short cables. Shame
I’ve an E Niro that easily does 4 mile per kWh. yesterday it was a shade under 5 That being the case even Tesla’s charge is cheaper than current diesel prices and Tesla’s chargers are there if all else fails, well done Elon.
For the benefit of filming she needed to park that way to get everything in shot. Hopefully that won’t happen to often and hopefully Elon will update the cables on all the chargers he unlocks. Frankly I, and I’m not a Tesla owner, feel he shouldn’t unlock all his charge point, maybe 3-4 on a 10 stall would be fairer to Tesla owners.
£.61 per kw/h? That is like 50% more than they charge in SWITZERLAND FFS!!
So, great that Tesla's chargers are available, well in some places but, I downloaded the app and it didn't look anything like the one you showed. Are there different versions of the Tesla APP?
Soooooooo … Basically , don't …. NS is the worst
Idle fee should be introduced by other charge companies, I have several times had to chase around trying to find the owner of a car that's fully charged but still hooked up to the charger. Needs care in implementation however, I have been unable to disconnect from a charger (wouldn't charge and wouldn't unlock), unable to contact tech support (BP), and then been charged a long stay fee before now.
Nice T-shirt on the mini man! Concratulations!
We sell and👆👆deliver quality Tesler chargers with good prices
Downloaded the app, but not showing non tesler, any ideas?
As a Tesla shareholder but not EV owner it fills me with joy we can now charge you over 50 quid and nearly an hour to charge at our charging stations. Considering the mileage you would get from that I reckon a good old Diesel would be cheaper to run and cheaper to buy. The idle fee is another win win cash grab so thanks for helping bolster the profit margin and share price more.
it helps if you can visit some shop or conveniance area when charging to keep yourself amused.. and alert
Not a comment but a question. Will the Tesla accept multiple i.e. more than one credit/debit card for payment. I drive both for business – for which I can charge expenses on a business debit card – and for personal journeys, usually in a different vehicle, for which I use a personal credit card. The old Ecotricity Electric Highway app allowed me to decide which card I wished to charge but nowadays you often have no choice but to use contactless and then go to a website to download a VAT receipt (which is often not available until days later) or if you use an app, it will only link to one bank card.
I know type 2 extension cables are available.
Are CCS extension cables available?
1m would probably enough to avoid taking up two spaces at a Tesla Supercharger.
Of course Tesla should have foreseen the problem of non-Teslas taking up two spaces ands simply installed longer CCS cables in the Superchargers that can charge non-Tesla cars.
Wow that’s very handy to know cheers.
As a tesla owner i wish thy didn’t open them up its allredy busy enough
They need to make the charge points on all cars at the back of the car and in the middle. No issues with cable length and you can reverse park.
when are the superchargers opening to other cars like NISSAN and CHEVROLET?
Undoubtebly? Is this a new word?!!
Has anyone done the research on the electrical field while sitting in the car while using the supercharger ?
I have created an account within the Tesla app but the option: "Charge Your Non Tesla" does not appear?
Great 2 spaces being used by these.
I just found this video and one of the first things you say is you will keep the list updated … does that mean they havn't added any new sites in over a year?
£0.61/kWh vs £0.79-0.85 other public chargers. Also usually no queues, all stalls working. Guess what I choose lol
Downloaded the App yesterday and created an account. The latest App that I have does not have the “ charge your non Tesla” tab. What am I doing wrong? Any help would be appreciated.